66 53 170 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Top-/Rear-/Side- View Camera

2011 BMW 528iSECTION 66 53 170 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Top-/Rear-/Side- View Camera
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION)Β .

Lever out expanding rivets (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove lashing eye (3).

Carefully press luggage compartment wheel arch panel (4) to one side.

Installation note:Β 

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch panel (4) and rubber seal are correctly fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel And Screw
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Pull off wiring harness guide (1) in an upward direction.

Lift out expanding rivet (2).

Remove wheel arch support (3) by lifting upwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Support And Wiring Harness Guide
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Release screw (1).

Remove amplifier (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Amplifier
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Release nuts (2) and screws (3).

Remove TRSV control unit (1) including holder.

Fig 4: Identifying TRSV Control Unit Including Holder, Nuts And Screws
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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Replacement:Β 

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove TRSV control unit (3) from holder.

Fig 5: Removing TRSV Control Unit From Holder
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Replacement:Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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